Swap refined sugar for healthier alternatives.

Lucuma is a naturally sweet super-nutrient powder that’s low on the glycemic index, whilst dates are a rich source of iron and fibre.

Treat yourself to a spa at home.

Run a hot bath, add a generous cup of bath salts and light some candles. Soak for 30 minutes before bed, to soften and tone the skin, whilst relaxing both your body and mind.

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Blood oranges, clementines, grapefruit and the famous Seville oranges are all in season now. Add their juice to salad dressings, marinade fish and meat, or use them in your baking to add intensely fruity, sweet flavour without refined sugars.

Take time out to look after your skin.

Soothe dry winter skin with a homemade organic face mask. Mix a tablespoon each of live yoghurt, honey and mashed avocado, apply to your face and leave on for 20 minutes before washing off. Or try the Bamford Botanic Facial Oil, a concentrated fusion of powerful natural oils, excellent for dehydrated skin that needs recharging.

Take some time over the weekend to prepare for the week ahead.

Find a nice lunchbox or bento box that can travel with you, and prepare fresh, seasonal lunches and snacks the night before.

Having delicious healthy food on hand crowds out processed, sugary snacks from your diet.

Always be prepared.

Great for snacking on the go, a homemade

trail mix is high in protein and healthy fats.

Pick up the recipe for Protein-Packed Trail Mix in our farmshops or visit daylesford.com/recipes.

Add your own touch with spices such as cinnamon, cumin or paprika.

Boost your five-a-day with an organic cold-press juice.

Organic produce has been found to have up to 70% more antioxidants, and cold-pressing means vital nutrients and enzymes are retained.

1 3 E A T C E L E R I A CWith its delicate celery flavour, and refreshingly crunchy texture, celeriac makes an elegant addition to salads, slaws, roasts, and is ideal for a creamy soup. Like other winter roots, it’s rich in potassium, iron, copper and antioxidants like falcarino.

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20 Get familiar with the new class of slow-release grains.

Switch rice for pearl barley in a risotto and couscous for quinoa or bulgar wheat in a salad.

8 E A T B E E T SEating this super-root can lower your blood pressure in as little as 24 hours. It also helps your liver protect against toxins, and is filled with folate, iron and manganese. Delicious with venison, either roasted with oil and apple cider vinegar or simply grated with sprouts, carrots and celeriac for a winter slaw.

Have a meat-free day and embrace plant-based proteins packed with essential vitamins and

minerals, such as chickpeas, lentils, kidney beans and quinoa.

Pick up the recipe for Chia Hummous in our farmshops or visit daylesford.com/recipes, and serve with raw vegetable crudités.

Branch out at the butchers counter and try a new cut of meat this weekend.

Organic venison fillets, lambs liver and game are all in season, low in fat, high in protein and full of flavour. Organic meat is raised more slowly, in tune with nature and chemical-free, so it’s meat you can trust.

Take some time to plan your meals for the next few weeks.

Fill your fridge with healthy, fresh organic vegetables and fruit, and add larder essentials like nuts, seeds, grains and supernutrients for an extra boost.

2 Be kind to your tummy and aim to increase your intake of probiotic foods this month.

Add organic live-cultured yoghurt, buttermilk, miso paste, sauerkraut or supernutrient greens like chlorella and wheatgrass to at least one of your meals today.

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A special source of fructo oligo saccharides - a fibre that supports our good bacteria. Add to soups, roasts and stews for a healthy digestion and to build up a resilient immune system.

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Kale is one of the most nutrient dense foods on earth, with vitamins A, K, C, folate, Omega 3, manganese and copper. A cup of raw kale contains nearly 3 grams of protein and 2.5 grams of fibre. Always aim to buy organic, as research has shown organic vegetables are higher in nutrition than non-organic.

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A brilliant source of vitamin K, C, chromium, folate and fibre. Steam, then drizzle with our Winter Salad Dressing for a nutritious lunch. Pick up the recipe in our farmshops or visit daylesford.com/recipes.

Detox your cleaning cupboard.

Many cleaning products are laden with petrochemicals, phosphates, preservatives, enzymes and synthetic perfumes. Choose products derived from natural, renewable sources and essential plant oils – they’re safer to use and better for the earth and your skin.

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Make coconut oil your best friend.

Choose an organic virgin coconut oil and use for everything from high-temperature cooking and raw energy balls to removing make-up and moisturising your skin, hair and nails.

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Make sure you drink at least 2 litres of water a day.

Invest in a pretty jug for your desk and add slices of lemon, blood orange or grapefruit to give it a refreshing twist.

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Say no thank-you.

Agreeing to take on responsibilities and

tasks that you don’t have time for results in feeling overwhelmed and stressed.

Experiment with saying no - and see if the extra breathing room makes you feel happier, and lets you acheive more of what you actually want to do.

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Detox your bathroom, ditching artificial chemicals and unnatural fragrances. Look for organic products made with essential oils, and real ingredients.

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Home-made nut milk is easier than you think.

Soak a mix of almonds, hazelnuts and cashews in filtered water overnight, drain and blend with fresh water and strain through a muslin cloth. Have fun with flavours and add maca, cacao or cinnamon.

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Blitz a generous handful of greens such as kale, watercress or cavolo nero with garlic, pumpkin seeds and olive oil. Stir into wholewheat pasta or drizzle over chicken and roasted vegetables.

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Make time to sit down for breakfast with your family.

Get ahead and soak chia seeds and oats overnight with your milk of choice, then let everyone get creative with different healthy toppings in the morning.

11Start the day with a warming anti-inflammatory turmeric tea, made with freshly

grated turmeric, apple cider vinegar, honey and hot water.

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Swap your regular coffee for a matcha green tea latte.

This vibrant powder has a quarter of the caffeine than coffee and is a rich source of antioxidants.

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Start your day with a few long, deep breaths.

Sitting down, breathe in fully - so you feel your stomach expand - and slowly breathe out. Notice the feeling of the breath as it runs through you. We rarely breathe this deeply and it’s an invigorating start to the day.

26 Missing the summer sunshine?

Oily fish such as sustainably caught mackerel and salmon are great sources of Vitamin D.

Pair with roasted beetroot for lunch.

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Switch off – literally – for the evening tonight.

Have a mini digital detox when you get home from the office with no phones, computers or television allowed.

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Rich in fibre, anti-oxidants, vitamin C, beta-carotene, folate, potassium, calcium, phosphorous and iron, and is a good source of iodine. In fact, per calorie it has more calcium than milk and more iron than spinach.